Mullet Man - TriathlonSprint


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AL, Orange Beach
United States
Florabama
65F / 18C
Sunny
Total Time = 1h 33m 4s
Overall Rank = 127/443
Age Group = M40-44
Age Group Rank = 11/38
Pre-race routine:

Okay, this is my first post. I started racing 3 years ago with my wife and really enjoy it. I found this sight last month and it rocks. So great to see race reports, wish I had seen it earlier.
Here I go!
Zone Bar and coffee at 4:30. Then some water. Check race bag, suit up and then ride bike from condo to race site
Event warmup:

They changed swim from ole river to the gulf. thought about trying wetsuit for first time, but decided too short a swim. did a half mile run, and put my feet in the cold water. A little worried about rocks in transition area, but they carpeted it while we were swimming.
Swim
  • 11m 8s
  • 400 yards
  • 02m 45s / 100 yards
Comments:

Happy with performance, but could push harder. I got into middle of pack to practice swim start warfare for bigger races. Got a few kicks but didn't lose goggles. I have prescription goggles and sometimes have siting problems, but no issue today.
What would you do differently?:

push harder to get a better drafting opportunity at the start.
Transition 1
  • 02m 22s
Comments:

i don't start with pedals on bike, wish i could learn that.
What would you do differently?:

nothing except learn to put shoes on while on the bike
Bike
  • 41m 35s
  • 15 miles
  • 21.64 mile/hr
Comments:

Awesome bike, I passed alot of people. Came out of T2 5th in age group. Wonderful tailwind out 15mph, averaged 25 plus. Spun easy seated up the bridge, holy cow 37 going down bridge, that scares me. Passed 70 bikes, got passed by 2 cervellos. Was really strong going back into headwind, thanks to that Great Mississippi Levy wind I practice in.
What would you do differently?:

Can't think of anything. Maybe push harder on the way out and learn to take feet out of shoes quicker.
Transition 2
  • 01m 27s
Comments:

no issues
What would you do differently?:

nothing
Run
  • 36m 32s
  • 4 miles
  • 09m 08s  min/mile
Comments:

Actually very good for me. I am a very slow runner who was kicked out of clydesdale class last year. Felt really strong going out with a 2 mile split of 18. Thought I was rocking, till I turned around into the headwind. Mile 3 went up to 9:33. I punished myself in mile 4 and got back down to 9 minute pace. Right ankle had standard pain for most of mile 3 & 4.
What would you do differently?:

Probably could have went out faster with the tailwind, just didn't even consider it would be a headwind coming home.
Post race
Warm down:

Stayed near finish to cheer wife and friends in (she got 3rd in age group). Didn't stretch or do any of the things your supposed to.

What limited your ability to perform faster:

I believe I can push myself to swim faster, my form has improved but I am not pushing enuff. The run improvements are small but got 40 seconds on last year.

Event comments:

Its not the most organized, but its the most fun. The Florabama has moved with me from my partying youth to my middle age madness of racing. Considering the hurricane situation, the race was awesome.




Last updated: 2005-04-20 12:00 AM
Swimming
00:11:08 | 400 yards | 02m 45s / 100yards
Age Group: 24/38
Overall: 274/443
Performance: Below average
Suit: Two piece zoot with my brilliant wife's snaps
Course: I truly hope it was a long 400. This race has a history of a very short 400. My time last year was 5:38, this year 11.08 and I think I am faster :)
Start type: Run Plus: Waves
Water temp: 70F / 21C Current: Low
200M Perf. Average Remainder: Average
Breathing: Average Drafting: Below average
Waves: Good Navigation: Average
Rounding: Good
T1
Time: 02:22
Performance: Good
Cap removal: Good Helmet on/
Suit off:
Wetsuit stuck? Run with bike: Yes
Jump on bike: No
Getting up to speed: Average
Biking
00:41:35 | 15 miles | 21.64 mile/hr
Age Group: 3/38
Overall: 42/443
Performance: Good
Wind: Strong
Course: Out and back, with a tough bridge at mile 2.
Road: Smooth Dry Cadence:
Turns: Below average Cornering: Below average
Gear changes: Good Hills: Average
Race pace: Comfortable Drinks: Just right
T2
Time: 01:27
Overall: Good
Riding w/ feet on shoes Average
Jumping off bike Below average
Running with bike Good
Racking bike Good
Shoe and helmet removal Good
Running
00:36:32 | 04 miles | 09m 08s  min/mile
Age Group: 26/38
Overall: 271/443
Performance: Good
Course: Flat out and back, no shade and lots of white sand on the sides. Water station at mile
Keeping cool Good Drinking Just right
Post race
Weight change: %
Overall: Good
Mental exertion [1-5] 3
Physical exertion [1-5] 3
Good race? Yes
Evaluation
Course challenge Just right
Organized? Yes
Events on-time? No
Lots of volunteers? Yes
Plenty of drinks? Yes
Post race activities: Good
Race evaluation [1-5] 5